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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$850
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$854
Aster on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$875
SunVilla Resort +55 ApartmentsIndigoStudio,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$938
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$949
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1a Model at The CJ Luxury Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage Model at San Stefano Townhomes starting at $2,099 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CJ Luxury TownhomesC1a3BR,2.5BA$1.32
San Stefano TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Avana Chandler2x1.51120 Sophisticated2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.31
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.29
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.28
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Sonoma ValleyB12BR,2BA$1.29
9966 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 49966 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
9960 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 19960 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Valley, Mesa, and the greater Mesa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Valley is at Sonoran Palms listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment is $854 at Tides on Southern.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Valley is starting from $1,050 at The Link Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sonoma Valley and starts from $1,283.

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